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Meet the bird flu pandemic preppers

Reminded of the ways COVID disrupted normal life, some see bird flu as an imminent disaster

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CDC Monitoring Spike In Human Metapneumovirus Cases In China

CDC monitoring spike in HMPV cases in China; virus common but often underdiagnosed, especially in children. Learn about symptoms, risks, and management.

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First US Death From H5N1 Bird Flu Reported In Louisiana

Learn about the first human death from H5N1 bird flu in the US and the precautions advised by health officials. Stay informed and cautious.

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US Records Its First Human Death From Bird Flu

Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained "low."

International Business Times

US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana

The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.

Al Jazeera

What's the best way to kill norovirus, the 'stomach bug'?

Only certain cleaners kill norovirus, a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness. Why is that?

LiveScience

What to know about metapneumovirus—the respiratory infection you've never heard of that spiked this spring

The respiratory illness is not new and has previously spiked in the U.S. too.

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Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruise

Alan Forster, 77, died from suspected kidney failure after a cruise on P&O ship Arcadia last October

The Independent UK

HMPV Outbreak Escalates: Malaysia Logs Hundreds of Cases, India Confirms Two

In the U.S., HMPV typically circulates during specific seasons, starting in winter and continuing through spring. Health authorities emphasize the importance of early detection and monitoring, especially for vulnerable groups.

International Business Times

'A lot of flu out there': Winter wave of respiratory illnesses spark concern across the US; here's what to know

Flu season is in full swing in the US with a wave of infections causing cough, cold, fever and sore throat sweeping across the country. Covid-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) have been driving the infections for the past many weeks now, and now influenza has also joined in, which…

The Times of India

Covid and flu rates rise across the US, according to the CDC

Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shot

The Guardian - US

CDC Reports High Flu Activity Across 40 States

Learn about the current high flu activity in the U.S., impacting vulnerable populations. Take preventive measures to stay safe during this flu season.

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Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Fortune

Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show

Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week

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Viral disease HMPV is on the rise among kids in China — what is it?

Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, but the exact magnitude of this uptick is unclear.

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“Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting

"Not being bathed. Distracted, hungry, injured, lethargic, behavior issues, not wanting to go home": people are sharing the red flags that scream a child has terrible parents. The post “Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

FDA issues another recall for oysters over norovirus risk

The recall comes amid a surge of outbreaks

Medical Daily

Tularemia Cases Surge 56% In U.S., CDC Reports: What To Know About Rabbit Fever

Tularemia or Rabbit fever is a rare but serious zoonotic disease that poses significant risks to human health.

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Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the previous week.

Salon

FDA to test raw milk cheese for bird flu

The CDC reported that 66 cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed nationwide

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CDC Monitoring Bird Flu Red Flags For Pandemic Potential

CDC monitoring bird flu for potential pandemic, with genetic changes and red flags being closely watched. Public health risk remains low.

Salon

Whooping cough surges in US

The CDC reports more than 32,000 cases — a number nearly six times higher than this time last year

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of outbreaks reported this year exceeds previous years

Latin Times

Kansas Chicken Deaths Now Confirmed to Be Bird Flu, Officials Say, As Concerns Over Rapid Spread Rise

The mysterious deaths of some backyard chickens in Kansas were caused by bird flu, officials say.

The Independent UK

Cruise ships witness worst year for stomach bug outbreaks in over a decade

There were five reported norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships in December with a total of 890 cases

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